Conception. Impregnation of the ovum; the beginning of a new being.
Congenital. Applied to a disease born with one; from birth.
Congestion. An abnormal amount of blood in a part or organ.
Conjunctiva. The membrane which covers the external surface of the eyeball.
Conjunctivitis. Inflammation of the eye.
Contagion. The transmission of disease from one to another by contact, as hydrophobia, syphilis; or otherwise, as measles, scarlet fever, etc.
Contagious. Capable of being transmitted from one person to another.
Continence. Abstinence from sexual intercourse or excitement.
Convalescence. The recovery of health after sickness.
Convoluted. Curved or rolled together.